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Platinum Facts ( Added: Mon May 16 2005   Hits: 60) Called the “King of Metals”, platinum is a very heavy (nearly twice the weight of gold), silver-white metal that is very ductile. Although it is a soft metal, platinum is not easily scratched and is very strong and durable. In fact, as the strongest precious metal used in jewelry, platinum also has a high melting point and good resistance to corrosion and chemical attack. Small amounts of iridium and ruthenium are commonly added to it, to give it a harder, stronger alloy that retains the

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Settings ( Added: Mon May 16 2005   Hits: 89) There’s more to the diamond when you’re purchasing a diamond ring, of course. There’s the setting (also called the mounting). This, like the shape of the stone itself is purely a matter of personal style. In addition to the style, the metal that the setting itself is crafted from is an important consideration. Here, we present several of the most popular setting styles, along with brief descriptions of what makes each one special.

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Silver Facts ( Added: Mon May 16 2005   Hits: 56) Silver is one of the first metals to be used by humans. It is also the most reflective of all the metals (besides mercury) and can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, the chemical symbol for silver, Ag, is derived from the Latin word argentum, meaning 'white and shining.' It is extremely malleable and resists oxidation from exposure to the atmosphere. Silver also has the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any substance. Silver is widely distributed in nature, but

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